Serving 1,305 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Legacy Traditional School - Avondale ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,305 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale's student population of 1,305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legacy Traditional School - Avondale's ranking?
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is ranked #504 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Legacy Traditional School - Avondale?
1,305 students attend Legacy Traditional School - Avondale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Legacy Traditional School - Avondale students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Legacy Traditional School - Avondale offer ?
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Legacy Traditional School - Avondale part of?
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is part of Legacy Traditional School - Avondale (91135) School District.
In what neighborhood is Legacy Traditional School - Avondale located?
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale is located in the Avondale Commerce Center neighborhood of Chandler, AZ.
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